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Naser Khader is a son of a Palestinian father and a Syrian mother. He was raised in a small rural town outside Damascus in a traditional Syrian way. As a Palestinian refugee, his father had difficulties getting a good job in Syria, and even though they lived in the village of his wife she was often referred to as "the one who married a stranger". |
Naser Khader is a son of a Palestinian father and a Syrian mother. He was raised in a small rural town outside Damascus in a traditional Syrian way. As a Palestinian refugee, his father had difficulties getting a good job in Syria, and even though they lived in the village of his wife she was often referred to as "the one who married a stranger". Han er blandt andet også kendt for citatet: "hun er et svin" |
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Naser Khader was named after [[Egypt]]ian president [[Gamal Abdel Nasser|Nasser]], but the name lost an ''s'' in transliteration to the Latin alphabet once Khader's father emigrated to Europe in the 1960s—a period when European countries were beginning to advertise for foreign workers. Naser himself did not join his father until 1974, when he moved from a rural village in Syria to an apartment in central [[Copenhagen]], Denmark. He graduated from the [[Rysensteen Gymnasium]] in 1983. |
Naser Khader was named after [[Egypt]]ian president [[Gamal Abdel Nasser|Nasser]], but the name lost an ''s'' in transliteration to the Latin alphabet once Khader's father emigrated to Europe in the 1960s—a period when European countries were beginning to advertise for foreign workers. Naser himself did not join his father until 1974, when he moved from a rural village in Syria to an apartment in central [[Copenhagen]], Denmark. He graduated from the [[Rysensteen Gymnasium]] in 1983. |
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Naser Khader | |
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| Leader of Liberal Alliance | |
| Preceded by | New office |
| Member of Parliament | |
| Assumed office 20 November 2001 | |
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| Born | 1 July 1963.svg){kind=small} Damascus, Syria |
| Political party | Liberal Alliance |
Naser Khader (Arabic: ناصر خاضر) (born July 1, 1963) is a member of the Parliament of Denmark for Liberal Alliance. Until 7 May 2007, he represented the Social Liberal Party. A leading proponent of peaceful co-existence of democracy and Islam, he established a new movement, Moderate Muslims (later renamed to Democratic Muslims), when the Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy started.
In the national elections on 13 November 2007, Naser Khader's Liberal Alliance party succeeded in winning five parliamentary seats.
Khader is co-founder of an association of globally known Islam critics who work to promote freedom of speech and inspire moderate muslims worldwide.[1]
Biography
Naser Khader is a son of a Palestinian father and a Syrian mother. He was raised in a small rural town outside Damascus in a traditional Syrian way. As a Palestinian refugee, his father had difficulties getting a good job in Syria, and even though they lived in the village of his wife she was often referred to as "the one who married a stranger". Han er blandt andet også kendt for citatet: "hun er et svin"
Naser Khader was named after Egyptian president Nasser, but the name lost an s in transliteration to the Latin alphabet once Khader's father emigrated to Europe in the 1960s—a period when European countries were beginning to advertise for foreign workers. Naser himself did not join his father until 1974, when he moved from a rural village in Syria to an apartment in central Copenhagen, Denmark. He graduated from the Rysensteen Gymnasium in 1983.
Possible death threat
When it was reported that Ahmed Akkari, spokesman for the group of Danish Imams that toured the Middle East seeking support regarding the Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy, said "...If Khader becomes minister of integration, wouldn't it be likely that someone dispatched two guys to blow up him and his ministry?...".Vid. (Fr.) Naser Khader stated that he had to consider whether or not to continue with politics. When Akkari later was confronted with his statement, he said that he was joking. Later, on April 1 2006, Khader indicated that he would return to politics.
Network of journalists and political consultants
Naser Khader is well connected among political commentators and journalists. He is on friendly terms with two of the former press secretaries of the Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen, as well as the current press secretary, Michael Ulveman.[2] In a documentary about the Mohammed-cartoons, Naser Khader is shown in a jogging session with political commentator Henrik Qvortrup, exclaiming: "I don't want to give that idiot any more screentime" (referring to Ahmed Akkari). Naser Khader later tried to get the documentary stopped before it was aired.
During the 2007 parliamentary election campaign, Qvortrup published a story in his tabloid magazine Se og Hør, accusing Khader of tax evasion. Several anonymous workers apparently admit to moonlighting at Khader's private home. In reaction, Khader called Qvortrup a "swine" and declined to comment on the story.[3] Shortly after he expressed regret for the use of that word[4]. Khader claims he has documents proving that everything was legal and has threatened to sue the magazine for libel[5], a threat he later revoked after advice from his lawyer, instead he has complained to the Danish press board[6]. Qvortrup, on the other hand, maintains that the story is correct [7].
New Political Party
Previously a member of the Social Liberals Party, Khader withdrew from the party on 7 may 2007 in order to create his own party, Liberal Alliance.[8][9]
According to Khader the goal of the party will be to counter the influence of the nationalistic Danish People's Party and become a real center party in Danish politics, a position he believes the Social Liberals no longer hold.[10]
In the national election held on 13 November 2007, Naser Khader's Liberal Alliance party succeeded in winning five seats. Due to reduced support for his two-party coalition, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, who won a third term as prime minister, may have to seek support from Liberal Alliance.[11][12][13]
References
- ^ "Khader stifter forening mod islamisme" (in Danish). Jyllands-Posten. 2008-10-02. Retrieved 2008-10-02.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Khaders magtfulde netværk | Journalisten
- ^ http://www.seoghoer.dk/Kendte%20DK/naser%20amok.aspx
- ^ TV-Avisen, October 31, 2007, available on youtube.com
- ^ Naser Khader fremlægger dokumentation mod Se og Hør - Danmark
- ^ Khader dropper injuriesag - Politiken.dk
- ^ http://politiken.dk/indland/article416501.ece - November 2
- ^ "Khader bekræfter R-exit" (in Danish). Politiken. 2007-05-07. Retrieved 2007-05-07.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Popular MP to create own party, The Copenhagen Post, May 7th, 2007
- ^ New Alliance could crack government, The Copenhagen Post, May 8th, 2007
- ^ Danish centre-right wins election : BBC News, 13 November 2007.
- ^ Danish PM declares election win : CNN, 13 November 2007.
- ^ Rasmussen Wins Third Term in Denmark, Needs Khader to Govern: Bloomberg, 13 November 2007.
Sources
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- Khader, Naser (2000). Khader.dk Aschehoug, Denmark. ISBN 87-11-11464-9 (biography).
- Khader, Naser (2001). Nasers brevkasse Gyldendal Uddannelse, Denmark. ISBN 87-00-49372-4 (Naser's mailbox).
- Khader, Naser (2003). Ære og skam Borgen, Denmark. ISBN 87-21-02298-4 (about the islamic family- and lifepattern in Denmark and the Middle East).
- Khader, Naser (2003). Modsætninger mødes Forum, Denmark. ISBN 87-553-3331-1 (discussions with the former Jewish rabbi Bent Melchior).
- Dalsbæk, Bente (2006): Med underkop - Livet med min muslimiske svigermor. Ekstra Bladets forlag, Denmark. ISBN 87-7731-276-7 (about Khader's mother Sada, and Arab-Danish family life under the Muhammad cartoons controversy).